JULIA TORRES MORALES

Julia was born July 1, 1919, in Christoval, Texas to the late Vidal and Manuela Torres. On August 31, 1950, she married Ramon Morales and they enjoyed 56 years of marriage. She was preceded in death by her first husband, David Castaneda; a daughter, Julia Isabel Castaneda; and her parents, two brothers, and one sister. Prior to moving to Knickerbocker, Julia lived in San Antonio for many years and was a member of the Holy Rosary Church and very active in the Altar Society. While in San Antonio, her favorite pastime was spending time with her many family members and friends. Julia loved playing cards and organizing bunko games. Julia could always be counted on to coordinate family functions. In 1991, Julia and Ramon moved back to Knickerbocker to enjoy retirement. She is survived by her husband, Ramon Morales; one son Ricardo Castaneda and wife Liz of San Angelo; two daughters Helen Garcia of San Angelo and Irene and her husband Arthur Anama of Delano, California. Grandchildren include Benny Balladares and wife Becky of San Angelo, Mary Helen Diaz and husband Arthur of Caldwell, Idaho, Juanita Julia Castaneda, Richard Castaneda, Sandra Posada and husband Jaime, and Danny Castaneda of San Antonio, Debbie Enriques, husband Ramon, Iris Anama, Melissa Berrones and husband Ralph of California. Julia is also survived by numerous great grandchildren, two great-great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and two special nieces, Gloria Garay of San Antonio and Janie Ramon of Oklahoma City. Also surviving Julia are two brothers, Jerry Torres and wife Elida and Toby Torres and wife, Mary and two sisters, Eulalia Garay and Olivia Castillo and her husband John of San Antonio. Pallbearers will be Benny Balladares, David Torres, Johnny Garay, Rudy Ramon, Louie Castillo, and Jesse Torres. Rosary Service will be Sunday, May 27, 2007, at 6pm, at Robert Massie Funeral Home. Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday, May 28, 2007, at 10am at the Immaculate Conception Church in Knickerbocker with Reverend Joseph Vathaloor presiding. Burial will follow in Knickerbocker Catholic Cemetery. I'm Free Don't grieve for me, for now I'm free; I took His hand when I heard Him call; I turned my back and left it all. If my parting has left a void; Then fill it with remembered joy. My life's been full, I savored much; Good friends, good times, a loved one's touch. A friendship shared, a laugh, a kiss; Ah yes, these things, I too, will miss. Perhaps my time seemed all too brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Life up your hearts and share with me; God wanted me now, He set me free.